Who is Arafat Minas, who created history in his ODI debut? Took 5 wickets against Australia

By Samira Vishwas On May 30, 2026

Who is Arafat Minhas, 5 wickets in ODI debut vs Australia: The first match of the three-match ODI series is being played between Pakistan and Australia at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Batting first after losing the toss, Australia was all out for just 200 runs in 44.1 overs. Matthew Short and Matt Renshaw scored half-centuries. Whereas, Arafat Minhas created history in his debut match. He bowled 1 maiden and took 5 wickets for 32 runs in 10 overs. This is the best performance by a bowler in the debut match for Pakistan.

Earlier, Zakir Khan had taken 4 wickets for 19 runs against New Zealand in 2026. At the same time, Abdul Qadir had taken 4 wickets for 21 runs against New Zealand in 1984.

pic.twitter.com/LqjBB3wrAT A fairy-tale debut to remember forever! Arafat Minhas becomes the first Pakistani male cricketer to take a 5-wicket haul on his ODI debut. What a sensational performance under immense pressure against a world-class side like Australia. The future of…
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Best bowling in ODI debut for Pakistan

Arafat Minhas- 5 wickets for 32 runs against Australia, 2026
Zakir Khan- 4 wickets for 19 runs against New Zealand, 1984
Abdul Qadir- 4 wickets for 21 runs against New Zealand, 1983
Abrar Ahmed- 4 wickets for 33 runs against Zimbabwe, 2024
Arafat Minhas- 4 wickets for 46 runs against New Zealand, 1973

Who is Arafat Minhas?

Arafat Minhas is a rising young cricket all-rounder of Pakistan, who has become the first bowler for Pakistan to take 5 wickets in his debut match against Australia. With this he has broken a 42 year old record. He is 21 years old. He was born on 2 January 2005 in Multan. He is primarily an all-rounder. Also, he is a left-handed batsman and Orthodox spin bowler (Slow Left-arm Orthodox).

When did Arafat Minhas make his T20I debut?

Arafat made his T20 debut for Pakistan against Hong Kong on 3 October 2023 during the Asian Games. In his first match, he scored 25 runs in 16 balls and also took 2 wickets for 19 runs.

How was the performance in domestic cricket and PSL?

He plays for Multan Sultans in Pakistan Super League (PSL). (Multan Sultans) And has played for major franchise teams like Karachi Kings. At the domestic level, he is known for his aggressive batting and economical bowling. Under-19 World Cup: He was also a part of the Pakistan national team in the 2024 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he impressed with his bowling.

Which batsmen did Arafat Minhas dismiss against Australia?

Against Australia, Arafat Minhas dismissed Matthew Short, Josh English, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and Nathan Ellis. Short scored 55, English scored 13 and Ellis scored 8 runs, while Labuschagne and Green could not even open their accounts. Matt Renshaw scored the highest score of 61 runs for the team.